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Is more protein always better?

High-protein products are becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. In the United States, 61 percent of consumers increased their protein intake in 2024. In 2019, that figure was 48 percent. Manufacturers responded b..

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How do you reach the flexitarian with plant-based innovations?

08 July 2026

How do you successfully expand plant-based market share to the flexitarian? Project PLENTY is sharing its initial findings on the buying behavior of this target group. With these results, HAS green academy and Hogeschool...

Mosa Meat secures major funding for international scaling

07 July 2026

The Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has received a significant financial boost for its international scaling efforts. State-backed investor Invest International is stepping in to fill the gap where commercial ban...

VleesNL considers legal action against ban on temporary workers

06 July 2026

VleesNL is strongly opposing the proposed ban on hiring in and assigning temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the trade association, the measure threatens to further increase the burden on food compa...

Global food prices edge down slightly in June

06 July 2026

International food prices declined slightly again in June. Cereals, sugar, and dairy products became cheaper, while vegetable oils and meat grew more expensive. These price movements remain important for Dutch food manuf...

Labor Inspectorate: meat sector must change structurally

06 July 2026

Occupational risks and labor violations remain persistent problems in the meat sector. According to the Dutch Labor Inspectorate, inspections and enforcement alone are not enough to bring about lasting change. The inspec...

NBBU: Temporary employment ban undermines government's own legislation

06 July 2026

The Dutch Association of Private Employment Agencies (NBBU) opposes the proposed ban on temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the industry association, the decision is disproportionate and primarily a...

15% organic farming target still a long way off

02 July 2026

Consumers generally have a positive view of organic food, and awareness continues to grow. The number of Dutch consumers who occasionally buy organic products is also increasing. However, the development of organic farmi...

NLvoedt: Proud of the Dutch food supply

02 July 2026

Dutch food producers and politicians gathered at Perscentrum Nieuwspoort on Tuesday, June 30. Policymakers and producers connected during the fourth edition of the NLvoedt networking event. The annual event focused on th...

Food chain focuses on greater resilience

02 July 2026

The food chain has weathered several major shocks in recent years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the wave of inflation, the sector has remained resilient. According to an analysis by three experts,...

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

01 July 2026

More and more industrial bakeries are using par-baked bread to make production more flexible and offer bread with a fresh-baked character. However, it is still not fully understood which processes during par-baking and s...

Health Council calls for stricter alcohol policy

30 June 2026

Alcohol use should become less of a social norm in the Netherlands. That is the message from the Health Council in a new advisory report to the Dutch government. The recommendations could eventually affect producers, ret...

Column Judith Witte: Charging challenges

29 June 2026

While my working memory is immersed in the world of energy management for this final pre-summer edition, my mind has already quietly wandered off to potential vacation destinations. Surrounded by terms such as charging a...

The major challenge of sustainable energy management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East, energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, entrepreneurs are looking for alternative ways to keep their businesses running. With wind pow...

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installation

29 June 2026

Few companies in the food industry are unaffected by power-related challenges. Bas te Riele of Aan de Stegge Twello regularly works with colleagues to determine the most efficient solution. “Yes, it takes some calculatio...

Fonterra reuses waste heat

29 June 2026

In Heerenveen, Fonterra operates a state-of-the-art facility where whey from the neighboring cheese plant is processed in a sustainable way. A heat pump that utilizes waste heat is the next piece of the sustainability pu...